Week 27

We went to the doctor this week for the blood glucose test and just a regular check up, but no sono pics. After a very careful weekend diet avoiding carbs and sugars, we were excited to find that P passed the glucose test so no need for a diabetic diet. Big relief! We also were extra careful to keep the feet swelling down (tennis shoes to work) so that Dr. Ricks wouldn't start thinking of bed rest. That effort also paid off but he said swollen feet are fine so long as they go down at night. Blood pressure was very good (120/60), and the fetal fiber nectin test came back negative meaning no labor for 2 weeks. Unfortunately, Zadie and Lia are sucking all of the iron out of P's body so now she has to take 2 iron supplements plus the prenatal vitamins. The doctor also asked about the feasibility of taking off work, to which P quickly responded that it is not feasible and we would do all sorts of relaxing, swimming, sitting, etc. He seemed okay with that for now. The first day of school is fast approaching! Overall it was a great doctor visit, and he thinks we will likely be delivering on October 19 (37 weeks) if all continues this smoothly.

In other news, we added one more purchase to the baby list--a Honda Pilot. Now we'll have room to still go out for fun when everyone comes to visit.